Power Engineering Technologist I at Pike

Lakewood, Colorado, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Jul, 26

Salary

21.0

Posted On

02 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Power distribution engineering, Design software, Work management tools, Technical design, Data entry, Safety compliance, Project documentation, Material estimation, Construction drawings, Utility construction, Communication, Time management, Microsoft Office, Negotiation, Collaboration, Problem solving

Industry

Construction

Description

Pike Engineering offers a wide variety of benefits including but not limited to Medical; Dental and Vision Insurance; Paid Time Off; 401(k); Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Employee and Dependent Basic Life Insurance; Employee and Dependent Basic Accidental Death & Dismemberment; Short Term Disability; Long Term Disability; Critical Illness; Accident and Whole Life Insurance; Legal Services, Identity Theft, and Cyber Security; Employee Discounts and Service Awards. All health care benefits are available upon election on day one (1) of your employment with Pike. The compensation range for this position is between $21.00- $2.00/hr Summary This is an entry‑level position within the Engineering Technologist staff. The purpose of this role is to apply technical skills to accurately evaluate options and design safe, cost‑effective, and reliable facilities for residential, commercial, and industrial projects. Incumbents are expected to demonstrate a basic understanding of client and customer design workflows, procedures, data entry, and technical skills within the client’s specific areas of expertise. Essential Duties and Responsibilities With the support of direct supervision and mentoring, the incumbent is responsible for the following: * Learn, practice, and promote all safety policies and procedures at all times * Apply applicable codes, requirements, regulations, policies, and procedures to assigned work * Develop skills to safely perform job‑site visits and interact with construction personnel * Learn and demonstrate proficiency with company and client design software and work management tools * Prepare project and job packages, including material lists, requisitions, labor estimates, site drawings, and construction drawings in a cost‑effective manner that maximizes safety and service reliability * Develop skills to accurately evaluate loading on distribution equipment such as transformers and fusing * Learn utility construction practices for public right‑of‑way (ROW) and private land * Communicate job status regularly to ensure client expectations and deliverable dates are met * Build and maintain relationships with key internal and external customers while supporting company and client business goals * Maintain organized project files and records * Receive mentoring from experienced personnel, supervision, management, and Professional Engineers * Perform other duties as assigned by management Complexity of Work Work is generally routine with established precedents, practices, and procedures. Relationships Outside Work Group Position requires exchange of information and may occasionally require tact and diplomacy. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Attendance * Regular attendance is required Education and/or Experience Education * Required: High school diploma or GED * Preferred: Associate degree from a two‑year college or technical school * Preferred: Bachelor’s degree from a four‑year college or university in non‑engineering science, math, or business Note: Certain client projects or contractual requirements may require an Associate or Bachelor’s degree. Experience * 0–1 year of experience in power distribution engineering, electrical craft work, or GIS/CAD‑related work Certifications, Licenses, Registrations * None required On‑the‑Job Training Training includes a combination of job shadowing, classroom instruction, and interaction with experienced employees during the first year. Language Skills * Ability to read and interpret procedure manuals and operational documentation * Ability to write simple correspondence * Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or the business community Mathematical Skills * Ability to perform basic arithmetic using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals * Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations * Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages and interpret spreadsheets * Ability to apply basic algebra and geometry concepts Reasoning Ability * Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uncomplicated instructions * Ability to handle standardized situations with limited variables Other Skills and Abilities * Ability to work with individuals from diverse socio‑economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds * Self‑motivated, reliable, trustworthy, and technically competent * Strong teamwork and collaboration skills * Demonstrated negotiation and time management skills * Effective oral and written communication skills * Proficiency with personal computers and Microsoft Office applications * Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively * Valid driver’s license and vehicle suitable for business use (mileage reimbursement may apply) * Ability to participate in storm restoration activities as needed (e.g., Driver, Wire Down Sitter, Clerk) Physical Demands The physical demands described are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made. * Standing: Occasionally (up to 1/3 of the time) * Walking: Occasionally (up to 1/3 of the time) * Sitting: Regularly (2/3 or more of the time) * Talking or hearing: Regularly * Using hands to handle or feel tools or controls: Regularly * Climbing or balancing: Occasionally * Stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling: Occasionally * Reaching with hands and arms: Occasionally * Taste or smell: Not required Lifting Requirements * Up to 10 pounds: Frequently * Up to 25 pounds: Occasionally * 50 pounds or more: Not required Vision Requirements * Close vision * Distance vision * Color vision * Peripheral vision * Depth perception * Ability to adjust focus Work Environment * Occasional work in high or precarious places * Occasional outdoor weather exposure * Occasional risk of electrical shock * Moderate noise level typical of an office or light traffic environment Disclaimer This job description is not intended to be all‑inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Equal Employment Opportunity Pike Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE / Minorities / Females / Veterans / Disabled Pike Engineering is a Non‑Union Company About Us Founded in 1945, Pike is a leading provider of construction, repair and engineering services for electric and gas utilities, as well as telecommunications companies with a growing portfolio of turnkey renewable projects. We work with hundreds of utility clients across the country, and we continuously expand our offerings to supply our customers with the ideas, technology, experience, manpower and equipment to perform any job. “Essential” is the one word that sums up who we are, the work we do and what our people mean to us. Each of our employees plays a critical role in ensuring that infrastructure systems are up and running when people and businesses need them. Pike is a family-oriented workplace with a strong culture of safety, collaboration, innovation and exceptional customer service. Engineering Pike Engineering employees play critical roles in ensuring that essential services like electric power, gas, telephone and wireless communications are up and running when people and businesses need them. We offer engineering opportunities in transmission and distribution, substations, smart meter technologies, renewable energy, telecommunications, storm damage assessment and more.

Responsibilities

The incumbent will apply technical skills to design safe and cost-effective facilities for residential, commercial, and industrial projects. They are responsible for preparing project packages, performing job-site visits, and maintaining accurate project records under the guidance of experienced personnel.